Weighing scales

[Sad82]

Hi I'm new started the 12 week weight lost plan this week. first time posting was wondering what scales are best to use digital of the other type as just got the digital ones and weight comes out different to other ones also what's best to weigh in stones or kg? Thanks x

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Hi and welcome

I would stick to one set of scales and always weigh on the same spot, preferably a hard floor i weigh in stone and lbs others on here weigh in lbs only and other weigh in kilos - so it's up to you what you prefer to work with

Wishing you all the best on your journey

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Have a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as many people have had success with it. Also use the BMI checker nhs.uk/tools/pages/healthyw... to find your target calories, it's important to eat enough. This was a major turning point for me, realising I could eat anything I wanted as long as the calories are accounted for 😊

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[IndigoBlue61]

Hello Sad82 and welcome to the Weight Loss Forum

I prefer digital scales as there is no making the numbers wobble!! They weren't expensive, about £20, Salter ones. They do advise storing them flat (not stood up on their edge) and I always weigh myself at the same time of day (first thing in the morning, after a toilet visit and before I drink anything) in the exact same place. I prefer to weigh myself in kilos as that is what my GP and hospital use but thats entirely up to you.

Here are a few suggestions on how to get the most out of the forum. Please note if you are using the new HU App many of these features are not available so I suggest you use the full website version.

The first place to look is at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), read the Welcome Newbie thread first and move through to the challenges, where we hope you'll find at least one that will appeal to you. Move down to the Topics, to find a variety of threads, collated into specific topics for ease of access and we ask that you also 'file' your own threads, so that others won't miss your important news

Have a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as many people have had success with it. Also use the BMI checker to find your target calories, it's important to eat enough. This was a major turning point for me, realising I could eat anything I wanted as long as the calories are accounted for. Don't forget to take your starting measurements and a 'before' picture, as they can be very motivating on days that the scales refuse to co-operate

The forum also have group weigh-ins every day, as well as a new Daily Diary, if you wish to take part. The posts can always be found in the Events section on the 'home' page. And if you just want to chat, to say hello or share any news or struggles then look out for What's Happening Today thread.

You'll notice a grey box next to people's names, these are achievement badges, and as a new member you have a 'Newbie' badge. We've found that to get the best out of this community, we need to be active on the forum, as it's where we exchange information, get motivation and inspiration and make friends. We hope that you'll join us here, regularly, too. If you have any questions please just ask

Best wishes

Anna

[Stevo5585 7lbs]

Hi Sad82 and welcome to the forum. As the others have posted scales will vary, you could buy 2 exactly the same and each of them will measure slightly differently. Stick to the same set and you'll be fine. As for using analogue or digital it all depends what you're budget is and what you'll need them for. I'm quite into tech. so when I bought a set of scales last month I went for a digital model that also measures body fat/water percentages. What sold me on it was it connects via bluetooth to an app on your phone, so all the measurements are automatically recorded and charted on the app. No more scrabbling around for notebooks and tracking down a pen or pencil to keep track of your weight with. I think it was around 28 pounds so not super expensive.

Leaving them in the same place is good advice, moving them around and measuring on different surfaces will change the reading for the same mass.